Fools Rush In
Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra & Frank Sinatra Lyrics


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Fools rush in where angels fear to tread
And so I come to you, my love, my heart above my head
Though I see the danger there
If there's a chance for me, then I don't care

Fools rush in where wise men never go
But wise men never fall in love
So how are they to know
When we met, I felt my life begin




So open up your heart and let this fool rush in

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Fools Rush In" are full of contradictions and emotions. The singer warns that fools rush in where angels fear to tread, acknowledging the danger that comes with falling in love too quickly. However, he then admits that he's willing to take the risk because of his feelings for the person he's addressing. The second verse takes another turn, as the singer suggests that wise men don't fall in love at all, leaving them incapable of understanding the rush of emotions he's experiencing. His declaration that his life began when he met the object of his affection adds to the sense of urgency in the lyrics. Finally, the singer implores his lover to open their heart and let him in, despite the warning signs and risks that come with rushing into a relationship.


Overall, the lyrics of "Fools Rush In" explore the idea of taking risks in matters of the heart. The song acknowledges the dangers and risks of falling in love too quickly, but the singer is unable to resist because of the power of his feelings. The use of contradictory statements underscores the complex emotions at play in the song, and the overall effect is one of bittersweet longing.


Line by Line Meaning

Fools rush in where angels fear to tread
People who lack wisdom and caution are inclined to take risks where those with greater knowledge and discernment would avoid


And so I come to you, my love, my heart above my head
I am putting my feelings for you before my better judgment


Though I see the danger there
Despite understanding that there may be negative consequences


If there's a chance for me, then I don't care
If there is a possibility of a positive outcome, I am willing to disregard any risks


Fools rush in where wise men never go
People who lack wisdom and caution are inclined to take risks where those with greater knowledge and discernment would avoid


But wise men never fall in love
Those who are wise and prudent typically do not allow their emotions to take control to the extent of falling in love


So how are they to know
If they have never experienced the feeling themselves, how can the wise truly comprehend it?


When we met, I felt my life begin
The moment we met, it felt as though my life was truly beginning


So open up your heart and let this fool rush in
Please allow me to be vulnerable and express my love for you, even though it may not be the wisest choice




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Johnny Mercer, Rube Bloom

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@kokorochan9711

Fools rush in, where angels fear to tread
And so I come to you my love
My heart above my head
Though I see the danger there
If there's a chance for me
Then I don't care
Fools rush in, where wise men never go
But wise men never fall in love
So how are they to know
When we met, I felt my life begin
So open up your heart and let
This fool rush in
And I don't care
Fools rush in, where wise men never go
But wise men never fall in love
So how are they to know
When we met, I felt my life begin
So open up your heart and let
This fool rush in
So open up your heart and let
This fool rush in
So open up your heart and let
This fool rush in
So open up your heart.



All comments from YouTube:

@lesterwyoung

Beautiful tone from Tommy Dorsey's trombone.

@marilyncarrier

Ole blue eyes could sing back in the day.😊😊

@rileykernick1920

Man id do anything to get this on 78

@kokorochan9711

Fools rush in, where angels fear to tread
And so I come to you my love
My heart above my head
Though I see the danger there
If there's a chance for me
Then I don't care
Fools rush in, where wise men never go
But wise men never fall in love
So how are they to know
When we met, I felt my life begin
So open up your heart and let
This fool rush in
And I don't care
Fools rush in, where wise men never go
But wise men never fall in love
So how are they to know
When we met, I felt my life begin
So open up your heart and let
This fool rush in
So open up your heart and let
This fool rush in
So open up your heart and let
This fool rush in
So open up your heart.

@radiocommander

Thank you for your uploading the lyrics.
This song was referred to by a Japanese band 'The Spiders' along with the early Rock'n Roll era 60's.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Cl75Oohkps
The main melody sounds quite similar to "Fools Rush In" but the chord progression of the side-guitar gives much more modern impression than the original. It must have been a newer rendering the melody-line of the song.
I love them both.

@Harrisonianne

@@radiocommander maybe they took the Ricky Nelson version of this song as basis (?

@pickkypick9445

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@anthonypunnett

Pre war Frank is the best

@guillermoguzman2953

I used to strictly be a 'Ring-a-Ding-Ding' era frank fan, but I'm beginning to agree with you.

@Mr.SLovesTheSacredHeartofJesus

Agreed, he seems almost human pre-war.

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